Great Vacation
Italy | Sep 28 - Oct 6, 2022

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Rick W.
Austin, TX | Reviewed on Oct 14, 2022

I was embarrassingly uninvolved in our trip planning to Florence and Tuscany, to the point that I was only vaguely aware of the itinerary. Andrea nailed it! He chose great accommodations that included excellent outings and guides. The 2 Tuscan countryside hotels, with their gorgeous views and superb restaurants, obviously required local knowledge to choose. Thanks so much!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Santa Maria Novella
Florence

First time through nit the greatest room. Second time was better. Wonderful breakfasts.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
1st room had 2 levels, upper level cold.
Castello La Leccia
Castellina in Chianti
Authenticity & Character
Location
Views
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Relais Osteria Dell'Orcia
Castiglione d'Orcia

Great restaurant. Owner is an amazing, relaxed character. Restaurant superb.

Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Florence private guided walk including Accademia Gallery
Florence private guided walk including Accademia Gallery
Florence
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knowledgeable and personable
Transport
Wine tasting in Tuscany countryside (1 winery)
Wine tasting in Tuscany countryside (1 winery)
Italy

Parking difficult. A bit of a mill. Wine was good.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Siena guided walk - private guide
Siena guided walk - private guide
Italy

Great experience, but could have been an hour shorter.

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Cheese farm visit and tasting in Pienza area
Cheese farm visit and tasting in Pienza area
Italy
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Pienza guided walk (private guide)
Pienza guided walk (private guide)
Italy
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Andrea Gambino
Andrea
Andrea Gambino
Local specialist in Turin, Italy | Replied on Oct 14, 2022

Hi Rick thank you very much for your review that is always very useful for us. I am glad you enjoyed our local knowledge that help us finding great spots in the countryside.